Horror Games | Round 2 Recap

Horror Games | Round 2 Recap

Author: Hack or Slash March 10, 2026 Duration: 20:43

This week we're recapping the chaos of Round 2 in the 2026 Horror Games as the arena shifts from body counts to backstories, and voters are forced to decide which tributes have the most compelling origin stories. We break down the biggest matchups and surprises, including Candyman defeating Freddy Krueger, the Babadook sending Toby packing, and Dracula proving once again that imitation is rarely as powerful as the original. In this episode we also say farewell to the fallen tributes, welcome back several fan-favorite challengers returning to the arena, and preview the brutal new Round 3 challenge where voters must decide which monsters are the most resilient.

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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
380: Companion (2025) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:45
This week we're unpacking the layers of Companion (2025). We explore the dynamic between humans and AI, parse through the film's exploration of abusive relationships, and discuss the impact of its marketing on the viewin…
379: The Monkey (2025) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:24
This week we're turning the key on The Monkey (2025). We explore its differences from Stephen King's original story, analyze its balance of dark humor and gore, and break down the catharsis of its plot. This episode cont…
378: Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:01
This week our patrons have voted for us to unpack the lore of Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995). We discuss its attempts at expanding the Candyman mythos, evaluate Tony Todd's performance, and critique the effective…
377: Heart Eyes (2025) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:25
This week we're celebrating Valentine's Day at the theater with Heart Eyes (2025). We assess the film's approach to a holiday slasher, break down the chemistry of its cast, and unpack its blend of romantic comedy and hor…
376: Happy Death Day 2U (2019) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:12
This week we're stuck in a time loop with Happy Death Day 2U (2019). We analyze the film's shift towards sci-fi elements, assess Jessica Roth's performance, and consider the movie's balance of humor and emotional depth.…
375: Presence (2025) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:21
This week we're exploring the haunted intricacies of Presence (2025). We unpack the film's experimental single-take style, examine the tension in its family dynamics, and critique the effectiveness of its POV narrative.…
374: Strange Darling (2024) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:02
This week our patrons have voted for us to review Strange Darling (2024). We discuss the effectiveness of its nonlinear storytelling, evaluate the acting prowess of Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner, and delve into the c…
373: Wolf Man (2025) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:16
This week we're back in the theater to check out Wolf Man (2025). We assess how the film diverges from standard werewolf lore, evaluate the performances and chemistry of its cast, and debate the effectiveness of its soun…
372: The Wolf Man (1941) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:45
This week we're revisiting a cornerstone of horror cinema with The Wolf Man (1941). We discuss the film's pioneering special effects, analyze the dynamic between its main characters, and consider its lasting influence on…
371: Nosferatu (2024) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:47
This week we're entering the crypt of Robert Eggers' Nosferatu (2024). We evaluate its gothic cinematography, analyze its approach to character development, and discuss its modern reinterpretation of a classic vampire ta…